GEM One-Day Event Programme 2013
Forging New Agendas: The Sector in Dialogue
This conference has been organised by GEM in partnership with and sponsored by A New Direction (AND), the lead London bridge organisation.
09.30–16.00, Thursday 7 February 2013, London
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As Arts Council England and the bridge organisations develop their new
roles, now is the time to begin an essential dialogue between heritage
sector professionals and these new structures to see how we can inform,
support and shape a successful shared future.
Come along to hear the experiences of key players from
A New Direction,
GEM, HLF and English Heritage, and the wider education sector, and have your say in constructing
productive new agendas for effective partnerships
and funding models.
This is your opportunity to inform and be informed as we add the voice of
the heritage education sector to the conversation that will map the
foundations for a new era.
Who should attend?
- senior staff from organisations responsible for education, audiences and funding
- staff from ACE, bridge organisations, and related organisations
- heritage education professionals
Who is running the conference?
The conference has been organised by GEM in partnership with and sponsored
by A New Direction (AND), the lead London bridge organisation.
What is the cost?
The subsidised conference fee is £30 for GEM or AND members (£40 for
non-members) and includes a light sandwich lunch, refreshments during the
day, and all materials. Delegates may join GEM at a reduced rate and take
advantage of the member fee for this conference.
The latest date for receipt of applications and payments is
Thursday 31 January 2013.
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OUTLINE PROGRAMME
09.30-10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.00-11.00 Welcome and introductions, and setting the scene by keynote
speakers:
- The strategic context of current changes, and what bridge organisations are and will be doing. (Steve Moffitt, AND Director).
- Museums as partners not providers (Sandra Stancliffe, English Heritage).
- How HLF’s new strategy and increased budget can support a wider range of heritage projects. (Jo Reilly, head of participation & learning, HLF)
- The practicalities of integrating museum activity within that of the Arts Council. (John McMahon, museums, libraries and heritage advisor, AND)
- What the GEM survey tells us about heritage education today. (John Stevenson, GEM Director)
11.00-11.15 Q&A with keynote speakers followed by refreshments
11.45-15.00 Roundtable discussions on selected issues/themes (including lunch)
15.00-16.00 Plenary: bringing the day together and outlining action points
16.00 Refreshments & departure